Singapore Airlines and regional subsidiary SilkAir have signed a memorandum of understanding with Air France-KLM to codeshare on each other’s flights with effect from April 2017. Under the agreement, which is subject to regulatory approvals, Singapore Airlines will add its…
Year: 2017
Africa Travel Week is ready to welcome the world!
With just one week to go until it’s opening, Africa Travel Week is set to welcome more travel professionals than it did in 2016. Attendees are set to arrive from around the world including esteemed buyers, tour operators, tourism products,…
Etihad Airways launches City2City digital series with Manchester City
Etihad Airways and Manchester City Football Club have joined forces to celebrate grassroots football, shining a light on inspiring untold stories from a selection of the airline’s key global gateways. City2City is a new digital video series in which Etihad…
KRABI 2017 – 3* IBIS STYLES KRABI AO NANG
2017 Krabi Holiday, 8 nights Krabi at the 3* Ibis Styles Krabi Ao Nang with breakfast daily. Valid: 01 May – 30 Oct 2017 01/05/2017 – 30/10/2017 Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday R10,260.00 — — WHAT’S INCLUDED •Return…
India expands e-Tourist Visa system to include double entry
India’s ministry of tourism has announced that foreign tourists visiting India on the e-Tourist Visa will now be entitled to stay in the country for up to two months and enjoy double-entry benefits. Rolled out by the government beginning April…
Emirates expands Amadeus distribution deal
Emirates is offering travellers more choice and personalised travel experiences by making advanced seat reservation available through the Amadeus distribution channel. Advanced seat reservation allows travellers to select their seat at the time of purchase. With this ancillary services implementation,…
#WTMA17: New opportunities for outbound travel trade
South Africa has seen a significant increase in the demand for outbound travel trade exhibitions. Says Chardonnay Marchesi, general manager of Africa Travel Week, “Travel agents and tour operators are constantly under pressure to provide new and exciting destinations, hotels…
British Airways launches biometric boarding gates at Heathrow
British Airways is transforming its customers’ airport experience by becoming the first UK airline to introduce automated biometric technology throughout the airport – with the launch of self-service boarding gates. Following a successful trial last June, the first three boarding…
TAP Portugal adds Lomé, Togo, to summer schedule
As of July 17th, TAP will operate four weekly flights from Lisbon to Lomé, in Togo, increasing the Airline’s destinations in Africa to 16 in 11 different countries. Lomé is an addition to the already announced new destinations which include…
International Airlines Group to launch long-haul carrier LEVEL
International Airlines Group is launching LEVEL – a new low cost long-haul airline brand. The carrier will take to the skies in June, with flights from Barcelona to Los Angeles, San Francisco (Oakland), Buenos Aires and Punta Cana. LEVEL will…